Tag: C4ISR
Information Technology Drives Massive Growth in Israel’s Combat Capability
The recent conflict between Israel and the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror organizations in Gaza brought to light numerous new capabilities developed on both sides. The information revolution that sets the foundation for a dramatic change in the IDF warfighting capability was put to the test during operation 'Guardian of the Walls' in May 2021.
SPIKE SR Performs Live Firing in the USA
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has demonstrated the SPIKE SR Short Range guided missile at the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) 2021 earlier this month. The demonstration assessed SPIKE SR as a precision munition system for infantry squads, for which portability and simplicity of operation are essential.
Australia Enters an A$1.4 Billion Army Digitisation Phase
The Australian Defence Department approved today the second phase of the army digitization program known as LAND 200. The program comprises the Land 75...
A smart targeting platform use workflow, big-data to accelerate airstrikes
The U.S. Air Force is developing an automated targeting workflow that would help planners accelerate the targeting cycle, while reducing operational risks of fratricide and collateral damage, by increasing processing automation and precision of targeting products supported by the new “CATALiST” targeting platform.
Visual profiler accelerates target processing from aerial, satellite imagery
Video Inform is introducing an advanced target detection and acquisition capability at the AUSA 2014 event, unveiling the ‘Visual Profiler’, a cutting-edge cognitive vision technology extracting intelligence information from aerial or satellite imagery. The system can be used as a stand-alone solution or as an add-on to an existing Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and imagery management system.
IAF Looks at Ad-Hoc Networking for Future Communications
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to deploy an advanced communications network, the MOD has invited several international companies to participate in an...
Connecting to the Edge
This process, known as Capability Set Management, is a significant departure from the previous practice of fielding systems individually and often to only one...
U.S. Air Force Extends BACN Com-Relay Biz Jets Operations in Kandahar
The U.S. Air Force has extended the deployment of two E11 Bombardier BD-700 Global Express executive jets operated by Northrop Grumman in support of ground operations in Afghanistan. #43 million will maintain the aircraft in service in Afghanistan until January 2012.
MIC4AD – Going Beyond the Air Defense Weapons
Rafael is demonstrating a new concept of Multi-level Integrated Command, Control and Communications Air Defense (MIC4AD) at the Paris Airshow 2011. “With this system...
Broadband Highway for Israeli BMS
The IDF has begun integrating high capacity IP data networking in Merkava armored battalions operating Battle Management Systems (BMS) systems. Both systems were developed...
Global Link – Empowering Airborne Net-Centric Operations
At Aero-India 2011 Israel's Rafael Advances Defense Systems is presenting the latest Network Centric Warfare solutions for aerospace applications, highlighting the 'Global Link' -...
Indian Navy to acquire amphibious aircraft
The Indian Navy is mulling acquisition of nine amphibious aircraft to keep an aerial tab on the Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands off the...
Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company with headquarters in Israel. The company operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, C4ISR, UAVs, advanced electro-optics for land, air and space systems, EW, ELINT and missile warning systems, data links and military communications systems and radios.
Introducing New Technologies to the Warfighter
Fielding of advanced C4ISR technology with the lower echelons will introduce new opportunities but also pose new challenges to trainers and recruiters, as it...